A historic winter storm has plunged large parts of the U.S. into chaos, leaving 217,000 residents without power and canceling over 4,000 flights as of January 25, 2026. The crisis spans from Texas to the East Coast, with 17 states and Washington D.C. declaring emergencies. ❄️
State of Emergency
President Trump approved federal disaster declarations for 12 states, while utility crews race to restore power amid freezing temperatures. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas face the worst outages, with the Department of Energy authorizing emergency measures to prevent blackouts.
Travel Turmoil
Airlines like Delta and JetBlue canceled thousands of flights through Monday, relocating de-icing teams to southern hubs. FlightAware reports 9,400+ Sunday flights axed, urging travelers to check updates hourly. ✈️
‘Crippling Impacts’ Ahead
The National Weather Service warns of ‘catastrophic’ ice accumulation in the Southeast and record-low temperatures in the Great Plains. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem advised: ‘Stock up on fuel and food—we’ll get through this together.’ 🔌
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